Bumble closes to give 'burnt-out' staff a week's break

Re:Bumble closes to give 'burnt-out' staff a week's break by nickjj on Tuesday June 22, 2021 @01:03PM (#27594204)

I'd be curious how much different it would be if you got the same 1 week off twice a year but it was for a company trip, as in the company would pay for everything to take all employees (and a +1) skiing or some other activity. This would be independent of personal time off and these 2 weeks off would still be paid.

I've never been on such a thing but I wonder if it ends up being a real vacation or if everyone is still mainly talking about work except not in front of a computer.

Does anyone want to share a few stories on how their company trips went?

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Re:Bumble closes to give 'burnt-out' staff a week's break by mfkdksksi on Tuesday June 22, 2021 @01:41PM (#27594683)

By definition I go on vacation to get a break from my coworkers and spend time with friends and family.

I also generally get to decide the activities on vacation. Many things the company might fund that are fun for some people, like skiing, aren't activities that I'm interested in but would be obligated to participate in.

What you described is a work retreat, not a vacation. I have been on such a trip. It was good for work relationships. It definitely wasn't a vacation.

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Re:Bumble closes to give 'burnt-out' staff a week's break by nickjj on Tuesday June 22, 2021 @02:41PM (#27595444)

> What you described is a work retreat, not a vacation. I have been on such a trip. It was good for work relationships. It definitely wasn't a vacation.

Would you mind sharing the details of what you did during the trip?

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Re:Bumble closes to give 'burnt-out' staff a week's break by akiselev on Tuesday June 22, 2021 @01:15PM (#27594345)

That wouldn't be a real vacation, full stop.

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